Like many reggae fans worldwide, I never had the chance to see the late Peter Tosh, one of the original members of the Wailers, performing live. Therefore, Andrew's appearance in concert at Openlucht Theatre in Antwerp was a great joy. Just because I missed the father doesn't mean I have to miss the son.
Andrew stepped on stage to one of his father's tunes, ''Coming in Hot'', and the crowd went crazy. Andrew resembles his father in looks — no great surprise there, but how did it happen that he has the same voice?
One couldn't tell the difference between the two when Andrew sang ''Equal Rights,'' ''Downpressor Man,'' ''Johnny B Good'', and more.
After thrilling the fans, Andrew gave me this short interview:
Joel: Andrew, every one knows that your father was one of the greatest reggae stars the world has ever produced. What actually inspired you into music?
Andrew: Definitely my father was my biggest influence in music. He thought me how to play the piano when I was very young. He was like a teacher who guided me through my childhood to have broader knowledge in music.
I listened to your Message from Jah album; the track ''Come Together'' is very touching. What inspired you to write that song?
My inspiration in music comes from Jah. I believe in peace and togetherness.
How do you relate to your fans?
I love people, so I do interact with my fans. Singing is one of the ways to meet them.
What is your long-range objective in music?
Currently I'm working on my album Focus and also working on another called Andrew Sings Peter Tosh. He Never Dies.
How has your father's experience as a reggae star influenced your life?
My father's experience is both good and bad. He had a very bad experience with the Babylon system, but as I said before, the good part of it is inspiring me into music.
Article comments
1 - DANA WILLIAMS
he sounds so much like his father, but he is his own man.i love this CD i was just listening to samples and i have to get this no doubt